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Wilson Goole

Wilson Goole

Wilson Goole

On November 25, the 88 meter long, 3680 dwt cargo vessel Wilson Goole (IMO: 9126687) became disabled in the Bay of Biscay near Chaussée de Sein, France. The Wilson Goole was headed to Pasajes from IJmuiden with a cargo of steel when it suffered a partial engine breakdown. Due to the worsening weather conditions, the Wilson Goole alerted French authorities who dispatched the 80 meter long, 1811 dwt rescue tugboat VB Abeille Bretagne (IMO: 9308687) to standby near the stricken cargo vessel. The Wilson Goole diverted to Brest at reduced speed escorted by the VB Abeille Bretagne. The vessel would reach the safety of Baie de Douarnenez where it undertook repairs.

Abeille Bretagne

The following day, the Wilson Goole was able to complete repairs and resume its voyage.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

KH 91580 TS

KH 91580 TS

KH 91580 TS
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On the evening of November 25, the fishing vessel KH 91580 TS became disabled in the South China Sea near Thuyen Chai Island (Barque Canada Reef) in the Truong Sa district, Vietnam. The KH 91580 TS had its steering broken and was unable to maneuver.  Vietnamese authorities dispatched a vessel which was able to connect a towline to the KH 91580 TS.  The vessels then proceeded to the dock at Thuyen Chai Island.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Disabled in Gulf of Naples

Disabled in Gulf of Naples

Rosa D'Abundo

On the morning of November 17,  a 20 meter long fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the Gulf of Naples between Punta di Annone and Punta Cavallo, Italy. The fishing vessel sent out a distress call after suffered a power blackout.  The Naples Coast Guard received the SOS and dispatched the11 meter long patrol boat CP 890 (MMSI: 247068200) to assist. The 70 meter long, 390 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Rosa D’Abundo (IMO: 7911143) was in the area and also assisted.  The disabled fishing vessel had drifted into shallow water and became close to running up onto the rocks when the CP 890 arrived on site.  The patrol vessel took the fishing vessel under tow and proceeded to deeper water.  Reports state there were no injuries to the 9 crew on board the fishing vessel and the vessel was taken under tow back to port.  No reports of damage or pollution released.